about us

Yenis Cotua founder of the studio, expands her classes to the students, giving them more options to choose from. She offers dance classes, like Zumba and Colombian Salsa, to dancers of all levels from first-time beginners to advanced performers and everyone in-between and even for children. That's right. Yenis' Mommy Zumba & Me is a class for mothers geared to help their children learn motor skills at the early stage of their development.

YDBS is a place to get in shape, learn how to dance and have fun with a Latin flair.

our vision

We are committed to provide to our members with the finest level of service in the fitness community. We emphasize the primary level of fitness with the best results!

our clients

Our passion for fitness is based on our positive attitude and desire to exceed the expectations of our members through a fun dynamic class that gives us the opportunity to inspire to the members.....successful results!

our team

YENIS COTUA (Owner, Zumba Instructor)

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Originally from Colombia, Yenis moved to US to further her dance goals. She is a certified Zumba instructor and has been teaching for more than seven years. Yenis has been trained in classical ballet for more than 20 years and danced professionally in contemporary ballet companies with Yamille del Castillo and Gloria Peña. She also learned African dance styles, Steps and Aerobics. She has a degree in Physical Education at Corporation Unicosta in Barranquilla.

MIMI ( Zumba and Piyo Instructor)

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Mimi has been in the fitness industry since 1999, teaching dance fitness, weight training, indoor cycling, kickboxing, yoga and PiYo to all ages and fitness levels. She takes the Zumba Fitness’ “Party Yourself into Shape” catch phrase to heart in all her dance fitness classes. She has formally studied many dance styles that has influenced her multi-level choreography. Her passion for creative movement overflows her classes with fun, energy, and excitement to party her students into shape. Mishaffner (Mimi) Jones, RN, MS, ACSM CES
Cardiac Fitness Nurse

AURA A. CARDONA (Yoga Istructor)

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I was born and raised in the Bronx in the 70’s to a Colombian father and Scottish mother. Our household was unique and we always had music playing at any time of the day. I obtained a Manual Graphic Fine Arts Degree at Hunter College in New York City, a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing and Baccalaureate degree in Women Studies at the University of Buffalo. In my early 20’s I moved to California for its warmth and beauty. I have a greater than 25 year long history of long distance running and I've successfully completed 13 international marathons and more than 30 international 1/2 marathons. Yoga became part of my life shortly before 9/11 and the birth of my second daughter. I truly believe yoga has helped me to deal with these life challenges and many more which have followed. I've been a Hatha yoga practitioner for 14 years and I am dedicated to being a life time yoga student. My yoga focus is Raja Yoga, the practice of being your true self
Being a Yogi is my way of life, the way I embrace every creature that graces the earth and my survival for life’s many challenges.

My Beginners Yoga class at, Yenis’ Dance, Body and Soul studio will focus on building a strong foundation in yoga’s basics and learning how we can use these postures and breathing exercises throughout our days and on our paths to healthier and more grounded individuals This will be a slow movement class holding poses for longer durations to assist in opening up vital areas in our bodies, supporting our roots, and treat the areas we work the most while sitting when driving or at the computers so we can open up our Hearts and strengthen our earthly foundations. The classes are open to all levels and I will provide and array of modifications to assist in individual care and attention. Namaste.

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My Beginners Yoga class at, Yenis’ Dance, Body and Soul studio will focus on building a strong foundation in yoga’s basics and learning how we can use these postures and breathing exercises throughout our days and on our paths to healthier and more grounded individuals This will be a slow movement class holding poses for longer durations to assist in opening up vital areas in our bodies, supporting our roots, and treat the areas we work the most while sitting when driving or at the computers so we can open up our Hearts and strengthen our earthly foundations. The classes are open to all levels and I will provide and array of modifications to assist in individual care and attention. Namaste.